Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/11/21
Dear Friends,
For the first time ever, three parishes administered by Holy Cross priests joined together to reflect on our collective Lenten journey, specifically addressing the powerful symbolism and understanding of the Sacred Triduum, that of the miracle of abundant and everlasting life. Thank you, Fr. Hugh Clearly, C.S.C., ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 3/01/21
Dear Friends,
A lot is going on in our Parish. Praise God! I am so proud of your engagement in your spiritual life that we are encouraged to offer you so many opportunities of prayer and reflection during this sacred time of Lent. Please do not feel overwhelmed, but ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/22/21
Dear Friends,
Roll up your sleeves, and let’s get to work on this First Sunday of Lent! The season of Lent offers each of us the opportunity to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Master. Let us not regard this time as drudgery but, ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/19/21
Dear Friends,
Please know that I remain ever grateful for your continued generosity to the needs of our parish and to those of our diocese. That being said, I invite you to participate in this year’s Our Catholic Appeal with even more enthusiasm. While we did meet our financial ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/14/21
Dear Friends,
On this weekend, I am both thrilled and proud to present to you the results of Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) 2020, which was released by the diocese just a few days ago.
Congratulations to each and every one who participated last year! Your generous support has catapulted ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 2/02/21
Dear Friends,
Celebration of the third anniversary of the dedication of our beautiful sanctuary with Bishop John Noonan was a great blessing. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation. It is always good to remember the kindness of our God and give him due honor and praise, for it is ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/25/21
Dear Friends,
What is the likelihood that an entire parish would read and reflect on an encyclical by a pope, let alone form several small groups for more in-depth study? Well, congratulations are in order!
What we have accomplished as a parish is groundbreaking in terms of our communal ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/18/21
Dear Friends,
We have now entered joyfully into Ordinary Time and will be reflecting on the life, teaching, preaching, and healing ministries of Jesus, primarily from the Gospel of Mark in cycle B this year. Because Mark is a very short Gospel, the Church also uses the Gospel of ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/11/21
Dear Friends,
With the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, we conclude the season of Christmas, also known as Christmastide. On Monday, 11 January, we embark on the Ordinary Time when, instead of focusing on any one particular aspect of the mystery of Christ, we celebrate the mystery ... Read More »
Posted by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community on 1/04/21
Dear Friends,
We have stepped into the New Year with renewed trust in the Lord and his mercy realizing that our lives are vulnerable and that our attempt to think that we are in charge is but a foolery. The Lord who reveals himself to the entire world on ... Read More »
